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Zack, Naomi, 1944-

Philosophy of race : an introduction / Naomi Zack. - Palgrave philosophy today . - Palgrave philosophy today. .

Includes essay and discussion questions.

Includes bibliographical references and index

Part I. Ideas and realities of human race : Ideas of race in the canonical history of philosophy -- Egalitarian spiritual and legal traditions -- Race according to biological science -- Ideas of race in twentieth century American and continental philosophy -- Ethnicity and related forms of race -- Part II. Relations, practices, and theories of race in society : Social construction and racial identities -- Racism and neo-racisms -- Race in contemporary life -- Political philosophy, law, and public policy -- Feminism, gender, and race.

Philosophy of Race: An Introduction provides plainly written access to a new subfield that has been in the background of philosophy since Plato and Aristotle. Part I provides an overview of ideas of race and ethnicity in the philosophical canon, egalitarian traditions, race in biology, and race in American and Continental Philosophy. Part II addresses race as it operates in life through colonialism and development, social constructions and institutions, racism, political philosophy, and gender. This book constructs an outline that will serve as a resource for students, nonspecialists, and general readers in thinking, talking, and writing about philosophy of race.

ISBN: 3319787284 9783319787282

LCCN: 2018937870

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB881597 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 018853282 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Critical theory--Textbooks.
Race relations--Philosophy--Textbooks.
Race--Philosophy--Textbooks.
Social sciences--Philosophy--Textbooks.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Textbooks.
Textbooks.

LC Class. No.: HT1521 / .Z327 2018 HT1521 / .Z327 2018